Shocking Smartphone Scam: You’re Not Safe from Highway Toll Texts! 😱

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Alright, let me get this straight. Scammers are out here, targeting Americans with their iPhones and Androids, trying to swipe bank accounts like it’s a Black Friday sale. What’s next? Robocalls demanding ransom for your toaster? 🤦‍♂️

So here’s the deal. The FBI (yes, the FBI) says more than 2,000 people have actually complained about these shady texts claiming unpaid tolls. Unpaid tolls! Really? That’s the scam? They couldn’t get more creative? Like, maybe fake texts about parking tickets for a UFO landing? 🚀

Turns out they’re combining SMS and phishing – “smishing,” as the cool kids at the FBI call it – sending texts mimicking state toll services. You know, because paying highway fees is just *so thrilling* nobody would ever question it. 👀

And these messages? Oh, they’re a hoot. Things like, “We’ve noticed an outstanding toll amount of $12.51 on your record.” Wow, $12.51. Not $12.52, folks—they’re hyper-specific thieves! 🎯

The idea is simple: get you all flustered about your imaginary toll, then swipe your bank details faster than you can ask, “Wait, I don’t even own a car!” 🚗❌

Cybercrime expert Michael Skiba said the scale of this attack is “astronomical.” Astronomical! Like we should be looking for aliens behind this scam. 👾

The FBI says the crooks are playing musical chairs with states, hopping around to keep folks on their toes. Their advice is to snitch on these scammers immediately. Send the shady number and sketchy link to www.ic3.gov. Feel free to be dramatic about it. 🕵️‍♀️

Oh, and don’t even think about paying debts via random texts. Actually, don’t click on anything that wasn’t sent by your grandma. Better yet, just block the universe and save yourself the headache. Your money will thank you. 💳🙏

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2025-03-29 20:02